Society For Environment And Social Awareness SESA

SESA firmly believes that genuine empowerment hinges on creating livelihoods and ensuring economic sustainability. While agriculture is a primary income source in villages, it is essential to explore alternative employment avenues during non-agricultural periods. SESA provides consistent alternative employment opportunities through training and interventions in both farming and non-farm sectors. Recognizing this need, SESA established its own Vocational Training Centre in Bhusaria village near Dubiakharn on over 1 acre of land, with financial backing from the Japan Consulate in 2020.
Numerous initiatives underscore SESA's commitment to livelihood generation:
• Over 300 artisans benefitted from skill development training, design enhancement, and marketing support in areas such as Artistic Textile, Jute, and Bamboo crafts.
• Organized design development training programs for 30 women in Jute Craft through D.C. Handicraft, Ministry of Textiles (Government of India).

SESA is dedicated to positively impacting community health and well-being. The core mission revolves around making accessible healthcare services available to those in need, as exemplified by the Free Medical Camp initiative.
The purpose of the medical camp is to deliver high-quality healthcare directly to the doorstep, offering an array of essential medical services, screenings, and consultations—all without any financial burden. Recognizing the challenges some face in accessing healthcare, the committed team of healthcare experts and volunteers is committed to bridging this gap.
The Free Medical Camp operates as a community-driven effort, made feasible through the collaboration of compassionate individuals, healthcare professionals, and local organizations.
The medical camp offers a range of services, including comprehensive health check-ups, blood pressure assessments, blood sugar tests, eye examinations, dental screenings, and more.

The organization has launched a program called "BEYOND CLASSES" to provide modern education to rural students through an innovative curriculum. In its initial phase, the program has selected 30 girls to participate. These students will receive instruction in computer education, yoga training, Sanskrit and English communication, as well as science and environmental studies. "BEYOND CLASSES" represents an informal approach by SESA, Palamu (Jharkhand) to off-school/off-classroom learning, aiming to empower rural students from select villages in Palamu district.

The rural areas in Jharkhand are susceptible to malaria, underscoring the necessity for mosquito nets to prevent its spread. SESA initiated the "Vastra Bank" (cloth bank) on June 5, 2017, coinciding with the organization's foundation day. Annually, during the winter season, SESA organizes 10-15 Vastra Bank camps in remote Palamu villages. The organization collects new and used clothing, blankets, mosquito nets, and linens from individuals in larger cities such as Ranchi, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, or locally, and then distributes these items to villagers in need.

In rural regions, both inadequate health infrastructure and villagers' poor health-seeking behaviour pose significant challenges. While primary healthcare facilities are available through public health centres, sub-health centres, and referral hospitals, numerous remote areas still lack access to these services. The vicinity has around 50 PHCs and 250 SHCs, but the availability of doctors, paramedical staff, and other service providers remains insufficient. The state witnesses high rates of anaemia among women and malnutrition in children, and diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, diarrhoea, and jaundice take a heavy toll in various rural areas. The immunization rates for pregnant women and children fall below desired levels, and safe deliveries are minimal. Just 9% of children are fully immunized, far below the national average of 42%.

Environmental awareness is a core focus of SESA's mission. Since its inception, the organization has diligently worked to cultivate awareness among both the youth and the wider populace. Beyond raising awareness, SESA actively engages in on-ground initiatives to restore natural resources. To date, the organization has successfully conducted over 500 environmental awareness programs, sensitizing approximately 30,000 individuals.
Notable initiatives and activities include:
• Organizing the Paryavaran Mela.
• Celebrating Earth Day on April 22 in collaboration with the Earth Day Foundation.
• Observing World Environment Day on June 5 with the support of the Centre for Environment Education.
• Participation in the Environmental Orientation to School Education (EOSE) program under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
• Development and distribution of resource materials focusing on wildlife protection, soil and water conservation, pollution, and sustainable develop